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Cat. No. 14-1168

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Micro-40

Micro Cassette Recorder

with VOX

14-1168.fm Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM

Summary of Contents for 14-1168

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1168 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Micro 40 Micro Cassette Recorder with VOX 14 1168 fm Page 1 Thursday January 20 2000 2 05 PM...

Page 2: ...Micro 40 so it records when it picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops Tape Speed Switch lets you record and play back tape at a slower speed which pro vides twice the recording...

Page 3: ...private listening Automatic Level Control ALC Circuit automatically sets the recording level Three Power Options you can power the recorder from standard AC power using an optional AC adapter two AA b...

Page 4: ...Recording 14 Voice Activated VOX Recording 14 Manual Recording 17 Quick Record 17 Playing a Tape 18 Rewinding Fast Forwarding 19 Quick Review 20 Using the Tape Counter 21 Tape Tips 22 Storing Cassette...

Page 5: ...s promptly do not bury or burn them Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Never leave dead or weak batteries in the Micro 40 Batteries can leak chemicals that can...

Page 6: ...y symbols and marked inside 3 Replace the cover Notes If REC BATT lights dimly during play back or recording or it does not light at all replace the batteries If you do not plan to use the Micro 40 fo...

Page 7: ...tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the Micro 40 s DC 3V jack The recommended adapter meets these specifications Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the...

Page 8: ...Insert the adapter s barrel plug into DC 3V on the recorder Note Inserting the barrel plug into the Micro 40 s DC 3V jack disconnects the internal batteries 4 Plug the adapter s other end into a stan...

Page 9: ...e Micro 40 or the adapter Always plug the DC adapter into the Micro 40 before you plug it into the ciga rette lighter socket and unplug the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug...

Page 10: ...he vehicle s cigarette lighter socket CONNECTING AN EARPHONE You can use an optional mono earphone with a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm plug to listen privately to the Micro 40 Notes You can also use an earphone to...

Page 11: ...e lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening ca...

Page 12: ...r outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can use an optional microphone with an 1 8 inch 3 5 mm plug to ext...

Page 13: ...mmend long playing microcassette tapes such as MC 120s because they are extremely thin and can easily tangle in the playback mechanism 1 Use a pencil to turn the cassette s hub and remove any tape sla...

Page 14: ...hile recording Do not force down REC when a cassette erase protection tab is not in place see Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality on Page 22 Voice Activated VOX Recording Follow these steps to ha...

Page 15: ...PE SPEED to 1 2 This setting allows 120 minutes of total recording playback time on an MC 60 tape or 180 minutes on an MC 90 tape For better sound quality set TAPE SPEED to 2 4 This setting allows 60...

Page 16: ...ALC automatically sets the recording level once recording starts When you use the VOX feature recording begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few sec onds after the sound stops 5 For max...

Page 17: ...ocks down Recording starts and the built in auto matic level control sets the recording level 5 Recording automatically stops when the tape reaches its end To stop recording sooner press STOP EJECT Qu...

Page 18: ...18 PLAYING A TAPE 1 Load the microcassette tape 2 Set TAPE SPEED to the speed used when the tape was recorded 3 Press PLAY to begin play 14 1168 fm Page 18 Thursday January 20 2000 2 05 PM...

Page 19: ...automatically stops when it reaches the end Press STOP EJECT to stop playback sooner Rewinding Fast Forwarding Slide REW REVIEW FAST F CUE to REW RE VIEW to rewind a tape or to FAST F CUE to fast forw...

Page 20: ...forwards or rewinds slide REW REVIEW FAST F CUE to REW REVIEW or FAST F CUE during playback When you release the switch normal playback resumes QUICK REVIEW During recording slide REW REVIEW FAST F CU...

Page 21: ...t locations on your tape during recording or playback Before playing or recording a tape rewind the tape completely and press the counter reset button to set the counter to 000 As the tape moves the c...

Page 22: ...tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate To restore the sound quality fast forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then completely rewind it T...

Page 23: ...e tape using a RadioShack bulk tape eraser PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Microcassette tapes have two erase pro tection tabs one for each side When a tab is in place you can record on that side To pre...

Page 24: ...ion tab place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side s erase protection hole Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase protection tab Caution Removing the erase protection...

Page 25: ...th occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the recorder s in ternal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the recorder s warranty If your recorder is not oper...

Page 26: ...ct any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tape han dling parts 3 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gentl...

Page 27: ...partment cover and reconnect power Note For easier cleaning you can use a mi crocassette cleaner kit which includes a spe cial cleaning cassette Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of cass...

Page 28: ...32 ips Recording Time with MC 60 Microcassette 2 4 cm sec 30 min per side 1 2 cm sec 60 min per side Practical Max Output 200 mW Frequency Response 400 4 000 Hz at 2 4 cm sec Power Sources Internal Ba...

Page 29: ...s 18 Hours Dimensions HWD 5 0 2 5 1 In 126 62 26 mm Weight with batteries 6 7 oz 190 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement witho...

Page 30: ...30 NOTES 14 1168 fm Page 30 Thursday January 20 2000 2 05 PM...

Page 31: ...IN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIA BILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF T...

Page 32: ...e placement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or...

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